Manisa City Hospital Deputy Chief Physician Family Medicine Specialist. Dr. Ezgi Tanımlı explained what needs to be done to increase the health and work efficiency of workers working in hot weather in Manisa, where agricultural activities are intensively carried out.
Intensive agricultural activities in Manisa, which continues to experience the hottest months of recent years, also negatively affect the health of workers who have to work in hot weather. Drawing attention to the fact that Manisa is a city with intensive agricultural activities, Manisa City Hospital Assistant Chief Physician Family Medicine Specialist. Dr. Ezgi Tanımlı said, “Extreme temperatures have been very effective in our country since the beginning of summer. Especially with the deepening of the climate crisis, record temperatures have been reached worldwide. Hot weather has negative effects for employees in terms of occupational health and safety. Especially those who work with intense physical activities outdoors are at risk. Effects such as shortness of breath and breathing difficulties are seen. People with chronic diseases are highly affected by this situation.”
“It is possible to be protected with simple measures”
Emphasizing that if attention is paid to the issues that are highly applicable to hot weather, which causes a decrease in work efficiency as well as occupational health, there will be no problem in worker health and no loss in work efficiency, Uzm. Dr. Tanımlı completed his statement as follows: “Our province is located in a region where agricultural activities are very intense. Especially during this period, agricultural workers work long hours in hot weather. Accordingly, symptoms such as elevated body temperature, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, sweating, shortness of breath, muscle cramps can be seen. To avoid these, at least 2-2 and a half liters of water should be consumed. Low-fat cheeses and vegetables should be consumed for breakfast. Avoid caffeinated drinks as much as possible. Again, plenty of fruits and vegetables should be consumed in order to provide adequate vitamin and mineral supplementation. Light-colored, thin and breathable clothes should be worn outdoors and hats should be worn to protect from the sun. Rest breaks should be taken at regular intervals in shade and cool areas. Those with chronic diseases should be under regular follow-up and protective equipment should be provided. If attention is paid to such highly applicable issues, it will be possible to increase both employee health and work efficiency.”
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